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HSA inspection campaign to focus on farmer health and wellbeing
Amy Forde
HSA inspectors will be identifying and discussing the health risks associated with farming during this campaign and will be promoting the guidance and resources available.
16 October 2024 Health
Health: carbon monoxide is a silent killer
Six people die each year because of carbon monoxide poisoning and many more fall ill. With fires being lit again, it’s time to be aware of the risk, writes Margaret Hawkins.
4 September 2024 News
Two men hospitalised after Limerick farm incident
The men fell while carrying out works on a shed roof at a farm in Ardagh in west Limerick.
HSA launches inspection campaign for working at heights on farms
The HSA said the main hazards when working at height are falls from ladders, unprotected edges of roofs and falls through fragile roof materials.
1 September 2024 News
Man in 60s killed in Limerick bull attack
Gardaí and the HSA are investigating the fatal incident, having been alerted to it on Tuesday morning.
13 August 2024 News
Succession key to improving farm safety - Heydon
Speaking at Tullamore Show, Minister Martin Heydon said challenges in the area of farm succession are affecting farm safety.
11 August 2024 News
HSA looking into incident at Portumna Mart
It is understood that a member of staff was injured during last Wednesday's sale in Portumna Mart.
7 August 2024 News
Child dies following farm incident
The 10-year-old lost his life at the weekend following a fatal farm incident.
7 August 2024 News
Farm Safety Week: one lungful of slurry gas has the capacity to kill
Both stacking bales and slurry gas are lethal on farms and individuals must take safety guidelines into consideration.
26 July 2024 News
Farm Safety Week: elderly and children make up 55% of farm fatalities
Farmers must take particular care with older people and children on farms as they collectively account for 55% of farm fatalities.
25 July 2024 News
Health and Safety Authority launches forestry inspection campaign
The HSA is aiming to reduce the risks associated with forestry work, including handling machinery, working at height, chainsaw use, and emergency response planning in new inspection campaign.
22 July 2024 News
Farm Safety Week: rate of farm fatalities is 'too high'
Farm Safety Week takes place this week which highlights the importance of farmers making informed and apt safety decisions.
22 July 2024 News